Support Worker - Supported Living Adults

Support Worker - Supported Living Adults
? North London (Wood Green & Bowes Park)
? £13.85 per hour + £60 per sleep-in
? Long shifts: 8:30am - 8:00pm
? Enhanced DBS required

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported living service in North London, providing high-quality support to adults with enduring mental ill health and learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by empowering individuals to live independently, achieve their goals, and maintain control over their lives.

The Role
As a Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused support, promoting independence, choice and inclusion within the community. You will work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to ensure high standards of care and support are maintained at all times.
The service operates in the Wood Green and Bowes Park areas, supporting individuals within their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in line with individual support and risk management plans
• Support service users to sustain tenancies and manage daily living tasks
• Assist with medication management and record keeping
• Promote physical and mental wellbeing, including access to health services
• Support with budgeting, benefits, shopping, cooking and household management
• Encourage positive daily structure including education, employment, leisure and community engagement
• Act as Key Worker for allocated service users
• Maintain accurate, confidential records
• Participate in reviews, referrals and assessments
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all service users
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Undertake sleep-ins as required

Please note: Personal care is not currently part of the role but may be introduced in the future following appropriate training.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities
• A compassionate, patient and empowering approach
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Flexibility to work long shifts and sleep-ins
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Enhanced DBS
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Care Certificate
• Safeguarding training
• Medication administration training
• PMVA / MAPA / behaviour management training

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate
• £60 per sleep-in
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in people's lives

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.